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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bohr refuse Heisenberg’s invitation?
(a) He has used all of his vacation time
(b) He is partially Jewish
(c) He is furious with Heisenberg
(d) He has recently been there

2. How was the Gestapo monitoring Heisenberg?
(a) They weren’t
(b) With aerial surveillance
(c) With spies
(d) With microphones

3. What prevented Heisenberg’s last visit to the Bohrs?
(a) An argument
(b) His marriage
(c) The outbreak of war
(d) The death of their child

4. How does Margrethe insult Heisenberg when he first arrives?
(a) She tells him to leave
(b) She tells him he looks older
(c) She disdains German science
(d) She jokes about his wife

5. What example does Heisenberg use to illustrate his theory?
(a) Sailing
(b) Skiing
(c) Copenhagen
(d) Bohr

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened after the SS brought Heisenberg in for questioning?

2. Where is Heisenberg currently working?

3. What is Bohr’s criticism of Heisenberg’s thought process?

4. What did Heisenberg not understand when he had his moment of clarity?

5. Who accompanied Heisenberg on his 1947 trip to Copenhagen?

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